Local News
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Construction of “Phase One” of the Minnehaha County Juvenile Justice Center is nearing completion. The $50 million project is replacing the current Juvenile Detention Center. -
Peter Lengkeek, Chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, is calling on USDA leadership to protect funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and programs for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC. -
The recent campaign finance quarterly reports have been made public. It shows some impressive fundraising for those preparing for key races. -
Demand for after school programming is massive across South Dakota. However, new data shows that demand nearly doubles the actual amount of programming available.
More Local Shows
Stories of the Horse
A look at how the horse entered the lives of the native people and changed them forever
Discussing "Giants in the Earth"
This documentary examines the novel and the opera "Giants in the Earth."
Galena: The Ghost Town that Refuses to Die
The spirit of the residents of Galena, SD is the reason it’s a “ghost town that refuses to die.”
Dwight in Denmark: Saving Tunes from Extinction
Dwight in Denmark is a film about an easy-to-ignore old man from rural Iowa who is a culture hero.
2025 Tales from the Diamond
A show that highlights baseball and softball in South Dakota.
Sandy Rhoden: South Dakota Rising
Meet South Dakota’s First Lady, Sandy Rhoden.
Wibaux Wanted
The story of Pierre Wibaux, a French immigrant who established a large cattle herd in Montana.
Red Bow
SDPB's documentary about Buddy Red Bow, the Lakota country music singer/songwriter.
More Local Stories from SDPB
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Meet Liz and the Begalka Family — the green thumbs behind Sodak Gardens near Clear Lake. -
Some South Dakota libraries are looking to increase their number of cardholders in honor of National Library Card Sign Up Month. -
The South Dakota Arts Council and Gov. Larry Rhoden are opening the Governor’s Student Art Competition. -
He pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in Olympic history—winning gold in the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Games, a race no American was expected to win. His incredible story has inspired books and films, and he continues to share his message of hope and resilience on stages around the world. On this edition of In Play, Craig Mattick is joined by the legendary Billy Mills. -
Gertrude and Wayne Martin, 96 and 99, are celebrating 77 years of marriage on Sept. 19, 2025.
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
SDPB Press
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting Executive Director Julie Overgaard has announced layoffs that will affect 15 SDPB employees. The affected positions are across the spectrum of programs and services that SDPB provides. -
The South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunication is meeting Thursday, October 16th. -
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) is proud to broadcast the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s landmark performance of Giants in the Earth.
